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Job Description About Us Reflex is a leading activewear company behind the brands 90 Degree by Reflex, Yogalicious, and Reflex, sold across major retailers nationwide. We are expanding into licensed entertainment IP apparel with a diverse portfolio of character-driven properties and are building a dedicated creative team to support this strategic initiative. We are seeking a Senior Designer whose natural aesthetic is whimsical, expressive, and character-focused. This role is ideal for a designer with strong illustration sensibilities, an eye for personality and charm, and experience creating character-driven graphics within structured style-guide environments for global entertainment licensors. About the Role In this role, you will lead creative for character-driven entertainment IP that leans friendly, colorful, expressive, and emotionally engaging. You’ll translate beloved characters and stories into wearable art across activewear silhouettes—creating graphics, placements, allovers, and themed collections that maintain each franchise’s tone and personality. What You’ll Do • Lead concept development and design direction for whimsical, character-driven entertainment properties, • Create expressive artwork that captures emotion, personality, and story, • Develop placement graphics, illustrated motifs, allover prints, and themed collections for activewear, • Interpret and apply character style guides, pose libraries, expression sheets, and aesthetic rules, • Ensure designs maintain consistency with each franchise’s tone, proportions, and visual boundaries, • Prepare production-ready artwork for licensor submissions, including annotations and application notes, • Partner closely with the Licensing Coordinator on multi-round approvals and guideline compliance, • Collaborate with production teams and design into existing activewear silhouettes, • Provide creative direction and mentorship to a junior graphic artist assigned to your lane, • Balance storytelling, character integrity, and commercial relevance for retail partners Who You Are • A designer whose natural voice is whimsical, expressive, illustrated, and character-forward, • Skilled at capturing emotion, appeal, and personality in character-based artwork, • Strong sense of color harmony, soft palettes, and approachable visual language, • Experienced in building cohesive, theme-led collections, • Comfortable working within structured, multi-step approval processes for entertainment licensors, • Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop; strong illustration capabilities are preferred, • Experienced designing artwork for apparel, ideally activewear, • Highly organized with strong file management and attention to detail, • Able to work efficiently through multiple revision rounds and shifting priorities, • Experience with global entertainment licensors is strongly preferred. Why Join Us • Shape the creative identity of a new entertainment IP division from day one, • Work with globally recognized characters and franchises, • Collaborate directly with a seasoned Creative Director and an experienced production ecosystem, • Create expressive, storytelling-driven graphics for high-volume activewear programs, • Enjoy significant creative ownership with room for long-term growth as the division scalesCompany DescriptionReflex Performance Resources Inc. is a global sourcing company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of Activewear Apparel. Our ultimate mission is to create lifestyle brands that combine the elements of style, comfort, fit, and performance. We pride ourselves on producing high quality garments that are affordable and accessible.Reflex Performance Resources Inc. is a global sourcing company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of Activewear Apparel. Our ultimate mission is to create lifestyle brands that combine the elements of style, comfort, fit, and performance. We pride ourselves on producing high quality garments that are affordable and accessible.

Job Description About Us Reflex is a leading activewear company behind 90 Degree by Reflex, Yogalicious, and Reflex, sold across major retailers nationwide. We are expanding into licensed entertainment IP activewear and building a creative team to support a diverse portfolio of character-driven properties. We’re seeking a Junior Activewear Fashion/Graphic Designer with a whimsical, expressive, character-focused design voice to support our Licensed Design Team. This role is ideal for a junior-level designer who enjoys creating charming, friendly, illustrative graphics and can execute clean, accurate files for apparel applications. About the Role You will support the Senior Designer(s) responsible for character-driven, whimsical, expressive franchise aesthetics. Your day-to-day work will focus heavily on: • artwork clean-up and refinement, • precise file preparation, • recolors, resizes, placements, and motif adjustments, • building repeats and allover patterns, • executing senior direction into polished, submission-ready files, • managing multi-round revision cycles, • This is a detail-oriented, production-focused design role in a fast-moving entertainment licensing workflow. What You’ll Do • Create and refine whimsical, character-driven graphics under senior creative direction, • Build clean, structured Illustrator files with proper layers, groups, masks, and naming conventions, • Execute recolors, variants, placements, and scaling adjustments, • Support development of allover prints, illustrated motifs, icons, and small character elements, • Prepare artwork for licensor submissions with thumbnails, callouts, application notes, and metadata, • Interpret and apply style guides, expression sheets, and usage rules across character-driven properties, • Implement revision requests quickly and accurately through multiple rounds, • Maintain rigorous file hygiene, version control, and organization, • Deliver application-ready artwork for activewear silhouettes to internal production teams, • Collaborate closely with the Licensing Coordinator to ensure compliance with approval requirements Who You Are • A junior designer whose natural style leans whimsical, expressive, cute, charming, and illustrated, • Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator (required) and Photoshop (preferred), • Able to maintain character consistency through expression, proportion, and line quality, • Comfortable working through high-volume revision cycles, • Skilled in vector cleanup, pattern building, recolors, color matching, and adjustments, • Detail-oriented with strong organizational instincts and version control discipline, • Excited to support a senior designer and grow within a structured licensing workflow, • Experienced in apparel graphics (activewear experience is a plus), • Curious about entertainment IP, characters, and narrative-driven design, • Experience with entertainment licensing is a plus but not required at the junior level. Why Join Us • Work directly with senior creatives on globally recognized character properties, • Learn entertainment licensing, approvals processes, and professional-level artwork production, • Contribute graphics to high-volume activewear programs sold through major retailers, • Develop strong technical and production skills central to a career in apparel design, • Join a new creative division with opportunities for growth and specializationCompany DescriptionReflex Performance Resources Inc. is a global sourcing company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of Activewear Apparel. Our ultimate mission is to create lifestyle brands that combine the elements of style, comfort, fit, and performance. We pride ourselves on producing high quality garments that are affordable and accessible.Reflex Performance Resources Inc. is a global sourcing company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of Activewear Apparel. Our ultimate mission is to create lifestyle brands that combine the elements of style, comfort, fit, and performance. We pride ourselves on producing high quality garments that are affordable and accessible.

Job DescriptionDesigner: Mens Description:The Designer will be responsible as a hands-on designer and will work Independently to grow their area of business. The person will work cross-functionally in a collaborative fashion with key partners in production, product management, and other relevant teams to effectively create merchandise from concept to final delivery. The Designer will nurture relationships with Buyers and present the collection seasonally during Roadshow/ travel trips. Located in Fort Lee, NJ Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design • At least 10+ years of design experience in Menswear, • Design experience with Target and Walmart is a plus., • Must be able to execute Tech packs and Design and Manage a category independently., • Must have advanced skills in Illustrator, • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint., • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment., • Must be very well versed in Woven and Knit Fabric Knowledge, Washes and Finishes., • Must be a team player as well as able to work independently, • Highly organized and detail oriented, • Background in fit, fabric development, finishes, washes, and construction detail, • Positive and professional attitude, • Ability to multitask with multiple accounts, teams, and overseas mills, • Travel 2 days at a time Domestically and /or Internationally 4 times a year.Job Responsibilities, • Identify new trends, innovations, opportunities, and lead the creation of seasonal design concepts to final product in their category., • Develop strong working relationships with cross functional team members (Sample making and Tech Teams) through communication and problem solving., • Source new fabrics, sustainable attributes for each season, • Initiates tech packs, including detailed sketches, wash direction, garment construction, fabric construction, trimmings, etc., • Shop local markets for inspiration.About Asian Apparels:Asian Apparels Ltd. is proud to be one of the leading garments manufacturers of Bangladesh. Our 18 factories located in Bangladesh with a Design Office in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Asian Apparels is a midsized company with a powerful role in the Apparel industry. We have 35,000 employees in Bangladesh and 285 production lines creating a $425 Million dollars’ worth of garment annually. Our designers are essential to meet our high-volume buyers and sharp costing/pricing. Asian Apparels dynamic group of professionals is a leading contributor to growth and sustainability across all factories. With Asian Apparels you will be in good hands with well establish family-owned company for the past 30 years.Design Office: Located in Fort Lee, NJ Benefits:Offering a competitive salary, with PTO’s, Bank Holidays, and an opportunity for Annual Bonus based on performance.Offering Insurance for Medical, Dental and Vision Salary: $120-$130K per year based on experienceJob Type: Full-time Benefits:, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insuranceSchedule:, • Monday to Friday, • Occasional weekend work, • 90 days temp to perm position Experience:, • Garment construction: 10 years (Preferred), • Fashion design: 10 years (Preferred), • Adobe Illustrator: 10 years (Preferred)Willingness to travel:, • 20% (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Job Description Who We Are Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day! Who You Are As an early member of Spot & Tango's Creative team, you'll play a key role in shaping how our brand shows up across every touchpoint. You're a senior-level graphic designer with exceptional taste, strong fundamentals, and the confidence to take projects from "rough idea" to "nailed it." You're equally comfortable executing pixel-perfect layouts and stepping back to think about visual hierarchy, storytelling, and brand consistency. You thrive in environments where expectations may be broad one day and highly specific the next—and you know how to move work forward regardless. You're proactive, organized, and naturally fill in gaps before they're pointed out. While your background is rooted in graphic design, you also enjoy dabbling in art direction and creative production—and you're excited to grow in that space. You will report directly to the Creative Director and work day-to-day with a tight-knit group of creatives and marketers. Responsibilities: • Develop graphic design solutions across all customer touchpoints—both digital and print—including performance and brand advertising, packaging, marketing collateral, blog and social content, landing pages, digital assets, email and SMS graphics, and more, • Collaborate closely with designers, product, marketing, and engineering partners to ideate and design engaging experiences across web and mobile, • Create designs with purpose—thinking strategically about customer acquisition and retention (we are a subscription business) and designing with clear business goals in mind, • Help manage external creative partners (photographers, copywriters, illustrators, freelancers), including scoping, briefing, gathering contracts & paperwork, coordinating timelines & deliverables, and ensuring all assets meet brand standards, • Contribute to evolving brand systems and workflows, including deck templates, Figma libraries, and asset organization, • 5+ years of professional design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing branding, digital, and print work that is both playful but also refined, • Deep experience with Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, • Extensive experience with digital design (performance and brand ads, organic social, email, blog, landing pages, and marketing content), • Some experience with animation, illustration, and/or photo editing, • Experience with physical design (packaging, marketing collateral, OOH), • Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate design decisions, • Curious by nature, always looking to improve craft and process, • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in an agile, fast-moving startup environment, • Experience working with e-commerce or DTC brands, • Freelance or client-facing experience, including negotiating rates, creating briefs, coordinating contracts, and managing creative deliverables, • Video editing experience in native platforms (CapCut, TikTok) and/or Adobe tools (Premiere, After Effects), • Illustration experience crafting simple doodles Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Description Graphic Designer – Social Media & Digital Marketing tarte is seeking a highly creative, strategic, and trend-savvy designer to join our Marketing team. In this role, you will take ownership of developing and executing visually compelling content across tarte’s social, digital, and performance marketing channels. You will be responsible for bringing tarte’s brand vision to life through innovative design that drives engagement, conversion, and brand affinity. As a key creative partner, you will collaborate closely with Social, Creative, Digital Marketing, and eCommerce teams to concept, design, and optimize assets that resonate with our global community. This role is ideal for someone with strong design expertise, a passion for beauty and digital culture, and the ability to balance creative vision with data-driven insights. Key Responsibilities • Design and execute engaging, on-brand content for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Pinterest, Facebook), including static posts, motion graphics, GIFs, stories, and reels., • Assist in creating email graphics, website banners, and digital ads to support marketing campaigns., • Partner with the performance marketing team to design and optimize high-performing paid social acquisition assets, including short-form videos, animated overlays, and static variations informed by campaign results., • Ensure brand consistency across all creative assets while staying innovative and trend-forward., • Collaborate with the Marketing, Social, and Creative teams to develop compelling visuals that drive engagement., • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to delivery, ensuring timelines and brand standards are met., • Edit and resize images, retouch product photos, and prepare assets for multiple digital platforms., • Stay up to date with social media trends, design best practices, and emerging technologies., • Organize and maintain digital design files and templates. Assist with additional creative projects, such as presentations and promotional materials. Qualifications • 3–5 years of experience in graphic design, digital design, or social media creative (beauty/fashion/CPG preferred)., • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Marketing, or a related field preferred., • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Experience designing for social media, email marketing, digital advertising, and paid social content., • Knowledge of motion graphics, video editing (Premiere Pro or After Effects), and Canva or Figma is a plus., • Must have experience leveraging AI-powered tools (chatgpt, Adobe AI, perplexity, replit, sora, etc) and innovation. Vibe coding experience is a plus., • Understanding of typography, composition, and color theory in a digital space., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at once., • Salary range: $75,000-85,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education), • Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs, • Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more, • Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives, • Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Job DescriptionSalary: $75,000-$90,000 Were seeking a talented Packaging Production Designer to join our team! The Production Designer is responsible for converting design files into print-ready files. While honoring the designers intent in all ways possible, you will refine designs into mechanical artwork files sufficient for printing with print suppliers and public retail distribution. You will also be responsible for routing all artwork internally to cross-functional partners and iterating on all artwork, per cross-functional markup and art direction. With extensive knowledge of commercial packaging and retail displays (PDQs etc), the Production Designer will consult with designers throughout the process to ensure that all artwork is tailored to the manufacturing technique. You will oversee their projects from concept through mass production, reviewing supplier proofs, color chips, and prototypes to ensure the highest quality results for error-free, compliant packaging on time.Apparel experience is nice to have. Responsibilities: • File Preparation: Construct and revise final, print-ready mechanical files for vendors., • Technical Adjustments: Perform expert photo retouching, color correction, and apply ICC profiles., • Quality Control: Proofread all artwork for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with guidelines (legal, brand, technical) to ensure accuracy of copy, color, and content. Should understand how materials can affect color and deliver detailed feedback to suppliers to achieve desired results., • Collaboration: Work closely with designers, brand managers, and production teams to meet deadlines and project goals. When faced with obstacles, work independently and effectively attain clarification to push projects forward., • Proofing: Check printer-supplied proofs to ensure accuracy when compared to released artwork. Route all artwork internally and implement markup changes without error. Qualifications: • Expert proficiency inAdobe Creative Suite(InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Microsoft Office., • Strong understanding of print production, color management (CMYK, spot colors), and file formats., • Keen eye for detail, typography, layout, and brand consistency., • 5+ years as a Production Artist within a product company, design studio, creative agency, print publication, or from the manufacturing side. (from a product manufacturer, printing company, packaging or display supplier, etc.), • Experience preparing and adapting artwork for retail and point of purchase displays, with an understanding of structure, materials, and production constraints., • Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, • Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design convention; ability to supply artwork in various file formats according to the manufacturing process, • Expert ability to create original manufacturing dielines, iterate and impose artwork onto dielines supplied by suppliers, • Experience with writing error-free print specifications to release to suppliers, • Fluent in 4-color process, Pantone matching systems, studio color management, color profiles, and proofing, • Strong hands-on studio skills for prototyping packaging designs, • BFA/BA in Graphic Design or Media preferred. BA required.

Job Description Direct Agents is seeking our next Graphic Designer to work across a few sports and entertainment clients! HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT • Become a part of the Direct Agents Studio team- a creative graphic design, visual storytelling, and video production team, • Research, design and execute a wide variety of graphics projects as assigned, from inception through completion with the creation of moodboards, flowcharts, wireframes and design mockups, • Collaborate with the DA Studio team and client services and sales to help reach objectives and exceed goals for client projects, • Work in a fast-paced environment and learn key trends and approaches to current digital media space, • 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in web design, online advertising (animated banners, HTML Emails, Click to play video landing pages, static socials and display) typography and information design, • Bachelors or higher degree in graphic design or a related design field, • Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, • General understanding of the following technologies and processes: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and multimedia editing, • Web development experience is a plus though not required, • Additional ability in print design, photography, illustration (copy editing and proofreading is a plus), • Strong time management skills – ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Diligent work ethic. Must be self-motivated and able to take the initiative to get the job done, • Ability to function in a team environment, • Proven competence and ability in graphic design (html editing is a plus) CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH INCLUDE Marvel, NBA, NYSE, WacoalCW, Morgan Stanley, and more WHY DIRECT AGENTS We believe that personal success comes from the hard work that you put in. We skip the politics and bureaucracy and empower you to directly impact the speed of your growth. Below is just some of what sets us apart and the opportunities you’ll have to thrive: Certified Minority Owned Business: We are one of the few agencies to be 48% BIPOC across the agency and 38% of senior leadership. Additionally, we celebrate our 60% Female representation, 40% of senior leadership. Access to Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of the industry with forward-thinking practices across major technology platforms like Google AI search, Meta, TikTok, and Amazon Future Forward AI: Future proof your career with access to AI research and best practices for AI powered Data analysis, efficiency and custom AI Chatbots Personalized Career Development: Receive tailored support for your professional journey, including direct access to executive leaders who are invested in your success Continuous Learning Opportunities: Engage in a variety of internal and external training programs and conferences covering technical skills, professional growth, leadership and management Fast Paced Growth that speaks for itself with a 12 month average time to promotion and 9 month average time to compensation change with a standard to review annually. OUR AWARD-WINNING PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE 7x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2018 - present) Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards ESSENTIALS AND PERKS • $35-40 per hour depending on experience, • Regular performance reviews and growth path check-ins throughout onboarding and quarterly thereafter, • A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron, • Our ‘Acceleration Hub’ is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron District, • Each team member has a dedicated workspace with 2 large monitors and all the necessary peripherals (Jabra headset, keyboard, mouse), • Happy Hours and our premier annual events including ‘Field Day’ and our annual themed Holiday party extravaganza, • Dog friendly office!, • An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projects, • Future career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networking, • Epic regular team building and celebrations Powered by JazzHR pfw6mFjzkQ

Job Description About Us Reflex is a leading activewear company behind the brands 90 Degree by Reflex, Yogalicious, and Reflex, carried by major retailers nationwide. We are expanding into licensed entertainment IP activewear with a diverse and growing portfolio of character and franchise-based properties. As we build this new creative division, we are seeking senior designers whose design language brings something distinctive, commercially compelling, and adaptable across multiple IP aesthetics. About the Role This Senior Activewear Fashion Designer role is designed for candidates with broad creative range across character-driven, graphic-driven, and franchise-driven entertainment properties. You will help interpret a variety of visual languages, whether whimsical, bold, adventurous, tech-forward, or expressive, and translate them into graphics, placements, icons, patterns, and themed collections for activewear silhouettes. Rather than fitting a single predefined style lane, this posting invites you to show us your natural creative voice and how it can apply to a wide array of entertainment IP. What You’ll Do • Lead the design of graphics and collections for multiple entertainment IPs with differing tones and visual identities, • Adapt your style across whimsical, bold, heroic, expressive, stylized, or illustrative aesthetics depending on franchise needs, • Design placement graphics, allover prints, engineered artwork, motifs, icons, and typographic treatments for activewear, • Interpret and apply style guides, character guidelines, pose libraries, and usage rules across a range of properties, • Build cohesive capsule collections grounded in character stories, symbols, or themes, • Prepare licensor-ready artwork with clear callouts, annotations, and application notes, • Collaborate with Licensing Coordination to ensure accuracy through multi-step approval workflows, • Work closely with production and development teams using existing activewear silhouettes, • Establish creative standards for new IP as it enters the portfolio, • Mentor junior designers supporting multi-franchise workflow Who You Are • A senior designer with range; comfortable moving across different character tones, graphic styles, and storytelling modes, • Strong in illustration, vector graphics, composition, or a unique blend of both, • Able to shift between soft/expressive art, bold/action graphics, or thematic iconography depending on the project, • Adept at designing graphics specifically for apparel, ideally activewear, • Experienced developing artwork under structured licensor approval systems with multi-round feedback, • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, • Organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple concurrent design tracks, • Equally strong presenting work as you are executing it, • Experience with global entertainment licensors is strongly preferred.. Why Join Us • Help shape a new entertainment IP division with broad creative opportunities, • Work across multiple globally recognized character and franchise aesthetics, • Collaborate with a seasoned Creative Director and high-performing production ecosystem, • Enjoy significant creative ownership and the opportunity to influence multiple product stories, • Join a growing team where your personal creative voice and range can meaningfully shape the lineCompany DescriptionReflex Performance Resources Inc. is a global sourcing company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of Activewear Apparel. Our ultimate mission is to create lifestyle brands that combine the elements of style, comfort, fit, and performance. We pride ourselves on producing high quality garments that are affordable and accessible.Reflex Performance Resources Inc. is a global sourcing company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of Activewear Apparel. Our ultimate mission is to create lifestyle brands that combine the elements of style, comfort, fit, and performance. We pride ourselves on producing high quality garments that are affordable and accessible.

Job DescriptionSalary: $75,000-$90,000 Were seeking a talented Packaging Designer to join our team and drive creative innovation in packaging design. This role will support the development and implementation of creative packaging strategies while maintaining brand identity in collaboration with the Senior Packaging Designer and Design Director. Responsibilities: • Create cutting-edge packaging designs that align with brand guidelines., • Prepare artwork for printing production and ensure quality and consistency across all packaging and product categories., • Maintain brand identity across different categories and deliver designs that meet high standards., • Stay current with design trends and apply this knowledge to packaging projects., • Retouch imagery as needed for packaging projects., • Develop and present packaging design concepts for team review., • Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills., • Creative problem-solving abilities. Qualifications: • Proficiency in the MAC environment and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)., • Strong attention to detail and familiarity with printing production artwork and processes., • In-depth understanding of printing materials and techniques., • Expertise in packaging, typography, and branding., • Proven photo retouching skills are essential., • Experience in Intimates apparel, cosmetics, or womens products is a plus.